45 min

Ep. 54 Finding Ease in Daily Life: Journaling Strategies with Marika Páez Wiesen Journal with Jenny

    • Self-Improvement

In Episode 54 of the Journal with Jenny podcast, host Jenny welcomes special guest Marika Páez Wiesen, a writer, coach, and educator who shares her insights and experiences with the power of journaling. Marika's unique perspective and practical tips

make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to infuse delight, wonder, excitement, and ease into their daily lives through journaling. With a focus on using \the in-between times, Marika invites listeners to reimagine their relationship with time and discover new ways to nourish themselves throughout the day.



Marika's Journey with Journaling Marika's love for journaling began at a young age with a composition book wrapped in teddy bear paper, a heartfelt gift from her dad. As a teenager, she used journaling as a tool to process her feelings, and in her 20s, she started practicing morning pages. Even during her busy life in New York City, Marika found solace in journaling during her subway commutes. Now, as a mom, writer, and educator, she embraces the small moments of time to journal and has even incorporated journaling into her educational consultant business.



Reimagining Our Relationship with Time One of the key themes in Marika's discussion is the need to reimagine our relationship with time. She encourages listeners to experiment with how they can nourish themselves during the in-between moments of life. By using journaling as a tool during these pockets of time, we can tap into greater creativity, self-reflection, and mindfulness throughout the day. Marika's insights and suggestions provide a fresh perspective on making the most of these seemingly insignificant moments.



Practical Tips and Ideas for Journaling Marika shares her journaling routines and techniques throughout the episode. From journaling at the breakfast table to cultivating intentionality throughout the day, her practical tips offer valuable guidance for incorporating journaling into busy schedules. As Marika discusses how she navigates the challenges of being a busy mom, writer, and educator, listeners will find inspiration and actionable ideas to implement in their own lives.



Follow Marika's Journey and Get More Journaling Experiments: To delve deeper into Marika's insights and stay updated on her book journey, listeners are encouraged to subscribe to her Substack at marikapaezwiesen.substack.com. Her Substack offers more experiments and practices for incorporating delight, wonder, and ease into daily life. Additionally, you can find Marika on her website at marikawiesen.com and connect with her on Instagram @marikapw.writer.



Explore Jennifer Troester's journaling journey:

Website: ⁠https://www.jennifertroester.com⁠



Instagram: @jennifertroesterwrites ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jennifertroesterwrites/⁠ 

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifertroesterwrites⁠ 

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-troester-76b7531ab/⁠

Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jennifertroesterwrites/⁠ 

Download my Ultimate Journal Guide:

 ⁠⁠https://www.jennifertroester.com/ultimate-journal-guide⁠

In Episode 54 of the Journal with Jenny podcast, host Jenny welcomes special guest Marika Páez Wiesen, a writer, coach, and educator who shares her insights and experiences with the power of journaling. Marika's unique perspective and practical tips

make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to infuse delight, wonder, excitement, and ease into their daily lives through journaling. With a focus on using \the in-between times, Marika invites listeners to reimagine their relationship with time and discover new ways to nourish themselves throughout the day.



Marika's Journey with Journaling Marika's love for journaling began at a young age with a composition book wrapped in teddy bear paper, a heartfelt gift from her dad. As a teenager, she used journaling as a tool to process her feelings, and in her 20s, she started practicing morning pages. Even during her busy life in New York City, Marika found solace in journaling during her subway commutes. Now, as a mom, writer, and educator, she embraces the small moments of time to journal and has even incorporated journaling into her educational consultant business.



Reimagining Our Relationship with Time One of the key themes in Marika's discussion is the need to reimagine our relationship with time. She encourages listeners to experiment with how they can nourish themselves during the in-between moments of life. By using journaling as a tool during these pockets of time, we can tap into greater creativity, self-reflection, and mindfulness throughout the day. Marika's insights and suggestions provide a fresh perspective on making the most of these seemingly insignificant moments.



Practical Tips and Ideas for Journaling Marika shares her journaling routines and techniques throughout the episode. From journaling at the breakfast table to cultivating intentionality throughout the day, her practical tips offer valuable guidance for incorporating journaling into busy schedules. As Marika discusses how she navigates the challenges of being a busy mom, writer, and educator, listeners will find inspiration and actionable ideas to implement in their own lives.



Follow Marika's Journey and Get More Journaling Experiments: To delve deeper into Marika's insights and stay updated on her book journey, listeners are encouraged to subscribe to her Substack at marikapaezwiesen.substack.com. Her Substack offers more experiments and practices for incorporating delight, wonder, and ease into daily life. Additionally, you can find Marika on her website at marikawiesen.com and connect with her on Instagram @marikapw.writer.



Explore Jennifer Troester's journaling journey:

Website: ⁠https://www.jennifertroester.com⁠



Instagram: @jennifertroesterwrites ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jennifertroesterwrites/⁠ 

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifertroesterwrites⁠ 

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-troester-76b7531ab/⁠

Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jennifertroesterwrites/⁠ 

Download my Ultimate Journal Guide:

 ⁠⁠https://www.jennifertroester.com/ultimate-journal-guide⁠

45 min